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Michael brings strategic judgment and practical solutions to a practice focused on complex commercial litigation, as well as products liability, mass tort, toxic tort, and dram shop cases. He handles a wide array of civil litigation and appeals in both state and federal courts across the country. Clients also value his experience with U.S.-based and international arbitrations.

Outside his civil practice, Michael concentrates on white collar criminal law, representing individuals and corporations in matters involving allegations of mail and wire fraud, health care fraud, and tax evasion. He conducts internal investigations and has a strong track record defending entities in investigations and civil proceedings brought by state and federal regulatory authorities.

In addition to his passion for litigation, Michael is committed to giving back to the community. He regularly provides pro bono representation to victims of domestic violence through the firm's relationship with Partners for Women and Justice and the Rachel Coalition.

Prior to joining the firm, Michael served as a judicial law clerk to Chief Judge Gary L. Sharpe of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

EXPERIENCE

Successfully tried a civil case brought in state court in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on behalf of Telcordia Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Ericsson. The plaintiff served as a subcontractor providing temporary employees to a prime contractor, which in turn provided the employees to Telcordia. When the prime contractor declared bankruptcy, the plaintiff sued Telcordia for breach of contract, claiming that the prime contractor was Telcordia's agent, and quantum meruit claims. The three-day bench trial culminated in a comprehensive written opinion from the court entering judgment in favor of Telcordia on all counts.

Won a significant victory on behalf of AGL Resources Inc. in a civil case brought in state court in Union County, New Jersey. The plaintiff in the case claimed to suffer from extensive injuries to her lower back and knee, both requiring surgery, from a minor vehicle accident with one of AGL's utility vehicles. The jury determined that AGL was not negligent and rendered a no-cause verdict.

Won a significant victory on behalf of Aramark Corporation in a civil case brought in federal court in Rochester, New York. The plaintiff in the case claimed to be totally disabled due to internal head injuries resulting from an accident which occurred on property managed by Aramark. The claim was bifurcated into two phases: liability and damages. The jury determined that Aramark was not liable and therefore prevented the second phase.

PRESS MENTIONS

August 9, 2018

Law360 quotes Robert J. Kipnees and notes Kipnees and Michael A. Kaplan as counsel for the Union Mutual Medical Fund and its trustees in an article reporting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s rejection of a request by the Teamsters Local 210 Affiliated Health and Insurance Fund and its trustees that the court reconsider its June 2018 decision to uphold the trial court’s grant of summary judgment and an award of over $3.7 million on behalf of Lowenstein’s clients. View Lowenstein’s news announcement about the June 2018 appellate decision. (subscription required to access article)